When you live in Seattle like I do, you learn to love the rainy
weather and embrace it in your style – which for me, means an arsenal
of boots. In summer, I wear my boots because they add a cute, bold
look to my dresses. But for winter, I like feminine boots with a
rugged edge.

I tested out my pair of Wheelwright Tall Lace Up Waterproof Boots on
a sunny, beautiful day (it happens!) at a local park. I loved pairing
these tough tall lace-up boots with a delicate skirt – they balance
each other out to create a super stylish look.

I added textures and patterns with a slouchy mohair cardigan and a
plaid oversized scarf to finish off the look. If the winter weather is
too cold for bare legs, just add black tights. For this photo, we
were chasing a fleeting sunset at a nearby park, but I could have
easily worn this outfit for shopping in the city (with a pumpkin
spiced latte in hand, of course).

And if the rain does show up? Doesn’t matter because these lace-up
boots are waterproof with an outsole ideal for grip when walking. I
can’t wait to wear these with more skirts this winter.

For other versatile looks to wear this Fall, check out Vanilla
Extract’s blog
post about her favorite items to wear to a concert.